desert climate
arid climate subtype in the Köppen climate classification system
cold desert climate
climate type that features hot, dry summers and cold, dry winter, typically found at higher altitudes in temperate zones in the rain shadow of high mountains which restrict precipitation from westerly winds
hot desert climate
climate type, typically found under the subtropical ridge in the lower middle latitudes (20–33° N or S), in which stable descending air and high pressure aloft create hot, arid, conditions with intense sunshine year-round